Rankin Faces Chance To Taste Defeat
In Mississippi's Democratic primary Rankin seeks a 15th term amid stiff challenge from Judge Raymond T. Jarvis and former judge Claude Clayton. Clayton backs UN, farm program and VA reform. Jarvis emphasizes farm aid and veterans issues. all espouse states rights while opposing civil rights legislation in a predominantly agrarian district.
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Rankin noted for New Deal roles and controversial views
The article reviews Robert Rankin's career as a New Deal ally and TVA co author with Senator Norris. It highlights his leadership on rural electrification, WWII pay raise, and establishment of the un American Activities Committee, while calling him a crusader against Communism and a white supremacy advocate. It also mentions opponents' intent to exploit feuds in elections.
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Mystery Farm Fires Stir Jitters In Macomb
Charley Willey and wife Lulu watched as several fires rekindled in a smokehouse after their home and barns were destroyed. Fire officials and Air Force technicians from Wright Field planned experiments to test for high frequency waves or radioactivity as possible causes.
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Air Force not sending staff to Willey farm case
Col. H. H. McCoy of Wrightfield said Air Force interest in the affair is purely routine and that no men are being sent. Willey and many neighbors left the farm and would not return, ending their stay as the incident unfolded.
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Strikers Warned On Atom Walkout At Los Alamos
Two contracting firms warned Friday they would recruit other laborers for the Los Alamos atomic energy project unless AFL workers who walked out Wednesday return to work. Leaders of the 3350 construction and maintenance workers gave no response to the companies’ request. Idahoans Joseph R. Tarbet and Warren Larrison Marshall were among those qualifying for Certified Public Accountant licenses in Idaho, announced by the state bureau of occupational licenses.
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Idaho Falls
Warren Larrison Marshall
Blackfoot
Los Alamos Atomic Energy Project
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McKee
Rheumatism Treatment Promoted By Excelsior Springs Clinic
Excelsior Springs, Missouri August 21 The Ball Clinic offers a new system for treating rheumatism and arthritis using mineral waters and baths. A free book explains why medicines fail and how this method may free patients from pain. Send a letter to The Ball Clinic Dept 4308 to obtain Rheumatism Good Health, its Greatest Blessing with no obligation.
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